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# Émile Othon Friesz (1879–1949)

## What is Émile Othon Friesz’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 67 auction results for Émile Othon Friesz at 11 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $9,247 including buyer’s premium (middle half $7,482–$15,757, n=8). The auction record is $265,062 for Baigneuses (2013, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baigneuses | Oil on canvas | $265,062 | Sotheby's | Feb 2013 |
| 2 | La Ciotat - Paysage | Oil on canvas | $230,500 | Sotheby's | Nov 2010 |
| 3 | Paysage du Midi | Oil on canvas | $229,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |
| 4 | Le port d'Honfleur | Oil on canvas | $206,500 | Sotheby's | Nov 2010 |
| 5 | La cote de grace, Honfleur | Oil on canvas | $139,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |
| 6 | Paysage, Terrasse sur le port | Oil on canvas | $96,000 | Sotheby's | May 2007 |
| 7 | BOUQUET DE FLEURS | Oil on canvas | $94,485 | Sotheby's | Feb 2011 |
| 8 | PAYSAGE - rectoLA TRAPÉZISTE DU CIRQUE MÉDRANO - verso | Oil on canvas | $89,901 | Sotheby's | Jun 2009 |
| 9 | La baie de Saint-Tropez | Oil on canvas | $87,531 | Sotheby's | Dec 2014 |
| 10 | Le pont-neuf, Paris (temps gris) | Oil on canvas | $86,500 | Sotheby's | Nov 2009 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 8 | $22,517 |
| Paintings | 55 | $15,000 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 34 | $14,132 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $9,197 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 67 results from 11 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Émile Othon Friesz is a French artist with 117 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $15,000. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Émile Othon Friesz sold in 2026 for $20,480, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Émile Othon Friesz work worth?

Across 65 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Émile Othon Friesz work is $15,000.

The median Émile Othon Friesz painting sells for $12,500 across 49 lots.

The median Émile Othon Friesz work on paper sells for $316 across 2 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Émile Othon Friesz paintings typically sell for $8,347–$29,821 (the middle half of 34 sold lots).

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 53 | $12,500‡ | $265,062 | 92.5% | 2026-10-09 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $316‡ | $427 | 66.7% | 2026-06-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $229,000 | $265,062 | — | 2013-02-06 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $4,204–$51,528‡ | $7,558‡ | $230,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 34 | $8,347–$29,821 | $14,132 | $265,062 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2013 | $265,062 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $230,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $427 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $205‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Émile Othon Friesz worth?

Across 65 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Émile Othon Friesz work is $15,000. The median Émile Othon Friesz painting sells for $12,500 across 49 lots. The median Émile Othon Friesz work on paper sells for $316 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Émile Othon Friesz paintings typically sell for $8,347–$29,821 (the middle half of 34 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Émile Othon Friesz painting?

Based on 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Émile Othon Friesz painting is $12,500. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Émile Othon Friesz's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Émile Othon Friesz painting is $265,062.

### What is the average price of a medium Émile Othon Friesz painting?

Based on 34 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Émile Othon Friesz painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $14,132, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a small Émile Othon Friesz painting?

Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Émile Othon Friesz painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $7,558, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Émile Othon Friesz's auction record?

Émile Othon Friesz's auction record is $265,062, set in 2013.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Émile Othon Friesz auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/emile-othon-friesz (updated 2026-11-03).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.